The National PTA Reflections themed art competition kicks off its eighth year at Montgomery with the introduction of this year’s contest theme, Within Reach.

The PTA Reflections program is an annual arts contest available to all students across the country. The contest encourages students to explore their artistic talents and pursue creative expression in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Each year the program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme, which is chosen from hundreds of entries from their annual Theme Search competition.

All students at Montgomery are encouraged to participate in the art contest. Works will be divided into two divisions, a primary division for pre-k through second graders, and an intermediate division for third through fifth graders. Qualifying work will be scored in a blind judging event by a panel of local artists. A Reflections Celebration will be to display entries, announce winners, and acknowledge and award all participants.

The National PTA Reflections themed arts competition kicks off its seventh year at Montgomery with the introduction to this year’s contest theme, “What is Your Story!”

The Reflections program is an annual arts contest available to students across the country. The contest encourages students to explore their artistic talents and pursue creative expression in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Each year the program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme, which is chosen from hundreds of entries from their annual Theme Search competition.

All students in preschool through fifth grade are encouraged to participate in the arts contest. Works will be divided into two divisions, a primary division for preschool through second grade, and an intermediate division for third through fifth graders. Works may be submitted on Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th to the Reflections table in the Media Center. The contest deadline is October 4th.

Qualifying works will be scored in a blind judging event by a panel of local artists. A Reflections Celebration will be planned for sometime this fall to display entries, announce winners, and acknowledge and award all participants. For detailed contest information and to download an entry form and read program rules click here.

Don’t miss this great opportunity for your child to develop and explore his or her creativity!